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What Is Your Theme Song?

An Evening Comment Diversion / Dustin Rowles

Comment Diversions | July 20, 2009 | Comments (162)

I’m fairly certain we’ve done a comment diversion similar, but not quite the same, as this one, suggested by Melissa. But, it’s a fun idea, so there’s no harm in doing a variation. It was inspired by an ice-breaker foisted upon her by a professor back in college. “Imagine they’re filming a movie of your life. During the opening credits, while there’s a shot of you walking down the street, what song would be playing? In other words, what is your theme song?”

Melissa’s theme song: “Miniature Disasters,” by KT Tunstall.

And as for me, I’d probably go with “My Philosophy,” by Ben Folds Five.

How about you?

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Comments

"Waiting for My Real Life to Begin" by Colin Hays.

Yes, I watch a lot of Scrubs.

Posted by: figgy at July 20, 2009 9:02 PM

Loser by Beck

Posted by: annoyingmouse at July 20, 2009 9:04 PM

Either that or Poison by Bel Biv Devoe. Depends on how I'm feeling.

Posted by: figgy at July 20, 2009 9:06 PM

One Angry Dwarf by Ben Folds Five.
Or Jenny Says by Cowboy Mouth, just for the opening riff and the chorus.

Posted by: myysharona (formerly Sharon) at July 20, 2009 9:08 PM

I have always had a vision of a movie scene of me strutting down the street Saturday Night Fever style to "Sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel. Its kind of odd because I always hated Genesis, but I loves me some solo Gabriel.

Posted by: Josh J at July 20, 2009 9:09 PM

"The A-Team Intro"

*cue it Phil*

Posted by: BarbadoSlim at July 20, 2009 9:10 PM

It's something I made:
http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/257167

Posted by: Sunsneezer at July 20, 2009 9:10 PM

I've always had a soft spot for "Problem Child" by AC/DC.

Then again, perhaps "Master of Puppets" by Metallica.
Guess it depends on the day.

Posted by: UncleJR at July 20, 2009 9:12 PM

"Mystery Achievement" - Pretenders

Posted by: Jerce at July 20, 2009 9:15 PM

"Your Silent Face" - New Order

Posted by: prawntastic at July 20, 2009 9:19 PM

"Mighty Long Way" by Fishbone.

Because every (half) black hero needs a theme song.

Posted by: TK at July 20, 2009 9:20 PM

I guess that depends on whether they're filming the life I actually lead or the life I like to pretend I lead.

For the first, it's "Everyday I Have The Blues" by Joe Williams. For the second, it's "Here I Come" by the Roots.

Posted by: Tracer Bullet at July 20, 2009 9:21 PM

"People Ain't No Good"- Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.

I am so damn redundant.

Posted by: Stacy D at July 20, 2009 9:21 PM

'im shipping up to boston' - dropkick murphys

i used to sing 'nobodys girl' by michelle wright when i was younger like it was my theme song...now it rings a little too true, which is why im angry, hence the dropkick murphys.

Posted by: samma at July 20, 2009 9:23 PM

I'm gonna have to go with "People are Strange" by The Doors. Ironically they didn't have a bass player and I play the bass, but whatever. (wait, is that ironic or am I just being stupid? I can never tell anymore)

Posted by: the_wakeful at July 20, 2009 9:23 PM

Ambrosia-"How much I feel."

I swear to god that song takes me back to a time when I was innocent and uncorrupted. Now I’m a long way from innocent and an even farther way from uncorrupted.

Posted by: Guess Who! at July 20, 2009 9:27 PM

The Juxebox Rag - Gavin Glass.

Aww yeah.

Posted by: Goldie at July 20, 2009 9:28 PM

Aw, TK. How you can you go with anybody but BDP after quoting that movie?

Posted by: Tracer Bullet at July 20, 2009 9:28 PM

On good days, Iggy Pop's The Passenger.

On bad days, Bowie's Always Crashing In The Same Car.

Posted by: ziggy at July 20, 2009 9:29 PM

A lot of the time I feel it should be 'Miss Halfway' by Anya Marina, because I am the most consistently average person in the world, or so it feels. Otherwise, maybe 'Steer' by Missy Higgins or 'Life is Short' by Butterfly Boucher.

Posted by: redfeathers at July 20, 2009 9:32 PM

"Go, Motherfucker, Go"

(Nashville Pussy)

Posted by: , (the commenter formerly known as bucdaddy) at July 20, 2009 9:36 PM

I'd say "Wake Up" by the Arcade Fire, but it's open to some debate.

Posted by: Christian H. at July 20, 2009 9:39 PM

Tori Amos - "Taxi Ride"
Pearl Jam - "Corduroy"

Posted by: Melody at July 20, 2009 9:40 PM

"Aw, TK. How you can you go with anybody but BDP after quoting that movie?"

Because Fishbone was actually in the movie, performing his themesong live!

Posted by: TK at July 20, 2009 9:42 PM

Actually, while I'd love for it to be "Wake Up" by the Arcade Fire, some jackass studio producer would do what every movie does and make it some fucking tuba music. "Haha, fat people must always be accompanied by music that sounds like they're shatting themselves with every step! Oh, it's okay, they're jolly folk!"

Basically what I'm saying is, fuck the first Superman movie.

Posted by: Christian H. at July 20, 2009 9:43 PM

Monolith, by T. Rex. I think T. Rex in general just works well in movies.

Posted by: memily at July 20, 2009 9:43 PM

"These days" by Alien Ant Farm.

Posted by: Manny at July 20, 2009 9:48 PM

They were? Hunh. I'll be damned.

Posted by: Tracer Bullet at July 20, 2009 9:48 PM

"Prove my Love," - Violent Femmes
Not for any particular reason, it was just what I imagined playing every time I entered a room in undergrad.

Posted by: s. pisaster at July 20, 2009 9:50 PM

Averred metalhead though I am, on the odd occasion this question comes up I always think of 'History Of A Boring Town' by Less Than Jake. The lyrics could have been written with my hometown of Darlaston (in which I still live) in mind.

Posted by: Dill The Devil at July 20, 2009 9:52 PM

Well, since it's my suggestion, y'all know my answer already. But I will say that in college I chose "Supervixen" by Garbage, because I'd feel badass strutting to that song.

Posted by: MelBivDevoe at July 20, 2009 9:54 PM

"When It Don't Come Easy" by Patty Griffin

Posted by: nerdcircus at July 20, 2009 9:55 PM

"I'm Still Standing" by Elton John.

Posted by: Patti at July 20, 2009 9:57 PM

*slow motion--me in a black suit, white shirt, black tie, barefoot*

"Tom Sawyer" by Rush

(Synthesizers totally rock!)

Posted by: gforcetwo at July 20, 2009 9:58 PM

To the shock and surprise of absolutely no one...
"Mushaboom" - Feist

Posted by: Jeremy Feist at July 20, 2009 9:59 PM

My theme song is 'Cheeseburger in Paradise' by Jimmy Buffet. It's not my favorite song, but definitely my theme song.

Posted by: Matt the Great! at July 20, 2009 10:00 PM

On a bad day: Hurt - NIN

On a good day: Renegades of Funk - Rage Against the Machine.

On a stabby day: I make my own music.

Posted by: admin at July 20, 2009 10:02 PM

"Strange" by Tori Amos most of the time, but occasionally it's "Future Foe Scenarios" by Silversun Pickups.

Posted by: brenia at July 20, 2009 10:03 PM

"Get Up" by Sleater-Kinney or "French Navy" by Camera Obscura.

Y'know, for the sequel.

Posted by: Kamikaze Feminist at July 20, 2009 10:03 PM

"I've Always Been Crazy" by Waylon Jennings

Posted by: Steve at July 20, 2009 10:07 PM

"Fresh Tendrils" by Soundgarden. Chris Cornell's howl = something else.

Posted by: Rand at July 20, 2009 10:07 PM

For the actual walk? Eerie that I've always had one in mind - I always wear heels and I stumble a bit so: 'Heartache Tonight' by the Eagles. The intro is exactly how I walk.

If we're talking about suitable for my 'story' I'm inclined to go with 'Hang on Sloopy', The McCoys or if I'm being really uncharitable with myself, 'Like A Rollin' Stone', Dylan.

Heehee - 'Mama told me not to come', Three Dog Night.

I could go on for hours!

Posted by: replica at July 20, 2009 10:10 PM

Decisions, decisions...
Either "Yoshimi vs Pink Robots" by Flaming Lips or "Gentleman" by Afghan Whigs

Posted by: DaddyMac at July 20, 2009 10:12 PM

"Bero" by Peelander-Z. It's been my theme song since I met them in '03, and they've since dedicated it to me every time I see them play

Posted by: A. Biro at July 20, 2009 10:13 PM

The Rainbow Connection, as sung by Jim Henson/Kermit the Frog.

Many others have covered it, but none have really captured it.

Posted by: ShinyKate at July 20, 2009 10:13 PM

Its Not Easy Being Green,
Jim Henson/Kermit the Frog.

I Dreamed A Dream, Les Miserables

Posted by: Lindsey with an 'e' at July 20, 2009 10:33 PM

Either 'Prove My Love' by the Violent Femmes, or 'Paper Bag' by Fiona Apple.

Posted by: Sarah at July 20, 2009 10:37 PM

"She's Leaving Home," The Beatles.

Posted by: SaBrina at July 20, 2009 10:42 PM

Checkered Floor - Silversun Pickups

I tend to go through new music like a fat kid in a cake shop (sorry, just got done browsing the Obesity thread), and this is one of those rare songs that I just never got tired of. Been over 2 years and I still feel good whenever it pops up on my playlist.

Posted by: StepDown at July 20, 2009 10:42 PM

Opening credits? Me walking down the street? "Deep One Perfect Morning" by the Jesus and Mary Chain. This week, anyway; ask me again next week and it'll probably be like Steve Earle's "N.Y.C." or Evilnine's "Crooked" or some other crazy shit like that. Soundtrack songs are so mood-based.

Posted by: Opie Curious at July 20, 2009 10:44 PM

"And She Was" Talking Heads -or-
"That's the Way (I'm Only Trying to Help You)" Culture Club

Posted by: abijah at July 20, 2009 10:46 PM

Oh wow, depends on my mood.

Right now, I'm feeling a little melancholyish and wallflowery, so The After Hours, by The Velvet Underground. I may have a different theme song in the morning.

Although I just remembered I had planned to water my planters before I go to bed--so maybe R.E.M.'s Gardening At Night would be apropos?

Posted by: meaux at July 20, 2009 10:52 PM

Morning: "Lovely Day" by Bill Withers
Afternoon: "I'm So Tired" by The Beatles
Evening: "Alone Again, Naturally" by Gilbert O'Sullivan

All together now -- "Awww...."

Posted by: sansho1 at July 20, 2009 10:55 PM

Tristram, by Matt Uelmen.

Posted by: Rykker at July 20, 2009 10:56 PM

guilty partner by neworder.

(duh)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3S4XbRjg6oM

Posted by: gp at July 20, 2009 10:56 PM

This is easy! My best friend from high school and I decided on our personal theme songs when we were 16 and mine has never changed: Witchy Woman by the Eagles. I also like Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress by the Hollies, but I'm too short for it to apply.

Posted by: Austin asking for trouble at July 20, 2009 10:58 PM

Pavement - Range Life

Posted by: Kamil at July 20, 2009 10:59 PM

"Perfect Day"- Lou Reed

or maybe "D'yer Mak'er," Led Zeppelin

Posted by: logar at July 20, 2009 10:59 PM

Broken Dog Leg by Bear Vs. Shark
We'd probably have to fade out before it gets too heavy, unless we're talking about after I've had a cup of coffee.

Posted by: Max at July 20, 2009 11:09 PM

"Shining Star" by Earth, Wind & Fire.

Posted by: ceejeemcbeegee at July 20, 2009 11:11 PM

For the longest time, it was "Lost Coastlines" by Okkervil River. I'm suspecting it's changed, but I can't quite figure out how...so I'm waiting for a new song to come upon me

Posted by: Zabe at July 20, 2009 11:20 PM

Radiohead - There There (The Boney King of Nowhere). It'd have to be playing on the deserted outskirts of a big city that's seen better days. Poorly lit, flickering streetlights, with a steady drizzle. I'd probably have to have a gun in my hand...

Lye Lovett - L.A. County. More than likely walking on the dusty side of a two-lane highway just as the sun's coming up. The lyrics have jack shit to do with anything pertaining to me, but it's always seemed like a good intro song. Again, for reasons unknown, I'd probably have to be carrying a firearm. And be decked out in denim.

Beack - Nicotine & Gravy. Pacing back and forth outside a bus depot in middle America. More than likely, it'd be late September (Indian Summer), around four-thirty in the afternoon. And although it pains me to say so, I'd need to have an Adidas duffel bag with a severed human head and fifteen thousand dollars in casino chips. Preferably a casino run by Native Americans. Wendel would have a black eye.

That's pretty much it...

Posted by: Skitz at July 20, 2009 11:20 PM

Good Charlotte's Girls Like Cars and Money.

Posted by: eiluj at July 20, 2009 11:32 PM

Dirty Work, Steely Dan

Posted by: Iron_Lung at July 20, 2009 11:41 PM

For right now, "Daylight" by Aesop Rock or "Godlovesugly" by Atmosphere.

Posted by: jM at July 20, 2009 11:42 PM

ooo, i will totally second:

your silent face by neworder (basically ANY neworder song will get me going)

the passenger by iggy pop (in any form, even siouxsie sioux singing it, or michael hutchence from that batman soundtrack)

deep one perfect morning by jesus and mary chain (i saw them perform this in new orleans, curve opened up for them. suck it, losers!)

that's the way (i'm only trying to help you) by culture club (and i'll totally raise you "victims")

perfect day by lou reed (or satellite of love)

now i want to stay up all night and play records and talk on the phone about boys... (you know, like every night)

Posted by: gp at July 20, 2009 11:43 PM

Skitz, I was thinking about using "There There", as well as "Paranoid Android", but I went with the cheesier choice.

StepDown...WE. SHALL. OVERCOME!

Posted by: Christian H. at July 20, 2009 11:43 PM

Everything is Free Now- The Tiny

Posted by: Leigh at July 20, 2009 11:49 PM

"Houses of the Holy" Led Zeppelin

Posted by: kelsy at July 20, 2009 11:50 PM

"Mary" by Sarah Slean- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n43js7_4WKI

God she's such a beautiful singer. I'd make a deal with a devil at the crossroads to have her talent!

Posted by: naive_charm at July 20, 2009 11:55 PM

Nrrrd Girl by M.C. Chris.

I'm a fucking nerd, so it works.

Posted by: Blakemas! at July 21, 2009 12:09 AM

"Prozac" by Dexter Freebish.

That is the main one. but on the special occasions of stress and hatred of my job...

"This is your life" by Tyler Durden from the Fight club soundtrack.

and it is ending one minute at a time....

Posted by: AdamX74 at July 21, 2009 12:10 AM

Now, if my life were a cheesey 80s sit-com, my theme song would be "My Madonna" by Dexter Freebish. Whenever I hear that song, I think of the episode of Angel where they showed Cordelia what it would be like if she didn't have her powers, and she was a sit-com star, with the cheesiest intro ever.

Posted by: Blakemas! at July 21, 2009 12:14 AM

needle in the hay - elliot smith

Posted by: gilp at July 21, 2009 12:34 AM

Staind's Outside describes my entire life perfectly I can llok at anyone cut to they're core, what they are all about, see them truly. Yet I connect with almost no one in society. Tis a lonely existance.

Posted by: cliniccynic at July 21, 2009 12:44 AM

When younger it might've been "I Turned Into A Martian" I Can't Even Recall My Name, Whoa -o -o

or Motorhead - "The Chase is Better Than the Catch"
(but definitely NOT "Jailbait")

Posted by: oskar667 at July 21, 2009 12:48 AM

"Moon River" or "Daydream Believer"

Posted by: Sofía at July 21, 2009 1:00 AM

There's no question about my theme song:

"It's Oh So Quiet" by Bjork.

And that, my friends, is an opening sequence you're gonna enjoy!

Posted by: The Pink Hulk at July 21, 2009 1:00 AM

I Ran by Flock of Seagulls, for various reasons.

Posted by: osmate77 at July 21, 2009 1:09 AM

"Supersonic" by Oasis

I mean, why not?

"I need to be myself/ I can't be no one else/ I'm feelin' supersonic/ give me gin and tonic/ you can have it all but how much do you want it?"

If it were a movie where I kicked ass, I guess.

I could be all introspective about it, but yeah, here's to kicking ass.

Posted by: Sara at July 21, 2009 1:14 AM

'Do You Realise???' by The Flaming Lips. Beautiful.

Posted by: Daniel Hall at July 21, 2009 1:14 AM

"Insane in the Brain" by Cypress Hill, "Debaser" by the Pixies, or some song by Bob Dylan or the Talking Heads that I'm too tired to think of right now.

"Wanna grow! Up to be! Be a debaser!"

Posted by: NF at July 21, 2009 1:18 AM

"Champagne Supernova" - Oasis.

Posted by: Fredo at July 21, 2009 1:28 AM

"Home" by Sevendust...good base line, good walkin' in music.

"I am Revanant" by the Distillers.

Posted by: ashes at July 21, 2009 1:46 AM

**"I am Revenant"

Fuck, I should really cut myself off of posting after a certain point in the night.

I'm taking my three fingers of scotch and I'm cutting my self off of the pa-jee-baaaa for the night.

Good day sirs.....

I said good day!

Posted by: ashes at July 21, 2009 1:50 AM

Late to the party, as usual but "Sax and Violins" from Talking Heads would be perfect.

Posted by: Spender at July 21, 2009 1:51 AM

'Fast As You Can' by Fiona Apple. I'm not proud of my crazy, but at least I own up to it.

Posted by: Another Jen at July 21, 2009 2:00 AM

"Mushaboom" by Feist

Runners up:
"Waltz (Better Than Fine)" by Fiona Apple
"Hang On Little Tomato" by Pink Martini

In all honesty, though, it'd probably be "Girl" by Destiny's Child. ::shrugs::

Posted by: whatBENwatches at July 21, 2009 2:06 AM

Hot cougars? Sensual milfs?
"Cougar Central"? "San Carlos" ? or "San Francisco"?
*** Agelover. c o m *** is the real place that is packed with them.

Posted by: maggielindia at July 21, 2009 2:12 AM

Hot cougars? Sensual milfs?
"Cougar Central"? "San Carlos" ? or "San Francisco"?
*** Agelover. c o m *** is the real place that is packed with them.

Posted by: maggielindia at July 21, 2009 2:12 AM

naive_charm: I've met Sarah Slean a few times, very nice, funny and pretty like a sunset. A friend of mine toured with her a loooong time ago.

O My Soul- Big Star.

Posted by: Jo 'Mama' Besser at July 21, 2009 2:55 AM

Right now, because it is being used ad nauseum in the show I am working on and I can't fucking get it out of my head, it's 'In a Gadda Da Vida'.

Posted by: Odnon at July 21, 2009 2:56 AM

Canned Heat - Jamiroquai

All the haters can shut up because sometimes you gotta be like Ellen and just dance...

Posted by: kate at July 21, 2009 3:05 AM

I'll fill in some of the soundtrack, just because I'm a music snob.

"Midnight Rider" by The Allman Brothers Band in the opening credits, "Seven Nation Army" by The White Stripes at the climax of the film, and "Street Fighting Man" by The Rolling Stones for the credits.

The soundtrack will take awhile to work on.

Posted by: George at July 21, 2009 3:29 AM

I'm gonna be that asshole. Soundtrack to my life:

1. The Clash - Lost in the Supermarket (Opening credits, walking down the street)
2. Arcade Fire - Wake Up (rebelling at school)
3. The National - Apartment Story (introduction of friends)
4. Beach Boys - Wouldn't It Be Nice (meeting the love interest)
5. The Beatles - Help! (rejected by love interest)
6. Lori Carson - Snow Come Down (changing her mind, making love the first time)
7. Neutral Milk Hotel - In the Aeroplane over the Sea (in love)
8. Counting Crows - Time & Time Again (she breaks up with me)
9. Modest Mouse - Ocean Breathes Salty (a death in the cast)
10. The Smiths - There Is a Light that Never Goes Out (reunited)
11. Death Cab for Cutie - I Will Follow You into the Dark (Death/Closing credits)

Posted by: puppetDoug at July 21, 2009 3:36 AM

"These Days" by Nico.

Posted by: lareigna at July 21, 2009 3:49 AM

on a good day:
Bold as Love - Hendrix
Baba O'Riley - The Who
I Can't Forget - Leonard Cohen (the Pixies cover version)

on a bad day but i want to feel uplifted:
Ghost - Neutral Milk Hotel
Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels) - Arcade Fire
Sythian Empires - Andrew Bird

on a bad day and i want to slip even deeper:
Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me - The Smiths
For a While - Nina Simone (live at Ronnie Scott's)

Posted by: causaubon at July 21, 2009 4:15 AM

someone mentioned Sleater-Kinney. While I don't enjoy all of their catalogue, Buy Her Candy resonates with my happy times.

For the down and mellow, probably something like The Loving Sounds of Static by The Mobius Band.

For the whimsylicious, play me some Cutting Crew or call up the Piano Man.

Posted by: Jackseppelin at July 21, 2009 4:51 AM

Cannon Ball - the breeders.

Posted by: KATEO at July 21, 2009 5:26 AM

Oh, and for the closing credits, 'A Farewell to Earnest' by Jyotitindra Moitra and Ustaad Ali Akbar Khan.

Posted by: lareigna at July 21, 2009 5:45 AM

noel edmonds entrance music on deal or no deal... nuff said.

Posted by: jim of the lower case at July 21, 2009 6:37 AM

Either:

Pow by Beastie Boys

Low Self Opinion by Rollins Band

Posted by: grendel at July 21, 2009 6:46 AM

"The Best Ever Death Metal Band in Denton" by the Mountain Goats....cause I fucked up high school, fucked up being in the military, fucked up a marriage....and currently am fucking up college....

Posted by: Diablo at July 21, 2009 7:02 AM

I recently changed from a lifetime of wishing that "Short Skirt Long Jacket" by Cake or half of the Doors catalog would play every time I walked in the room, but have recently switched to Santa Maria de los Buenos Aires by Gotan project (on a good day) and Should Known by Atmosphere (on a bad day). I really don't think I like what that says about the direction my life has taken.

Posted by: MisGina at July 21, 2009 7:08 AM

It's frightening there are people walking around thinking they have a "theme song." Can you say "delusional"?

Posted by: chris at July 21, 2009 7:28 AM

(somehow whenever I thought about it - and yes, I have - it was always in terms of end credits, but for an opening shot...)

"Funnyman" by KT Tunstall

Posted by: greebo at July 21, 2009 7:29 AM

Waiting, Watching, Wishing - Push Stars

Posted by: Che Grovera at July 21, 2009 7:31 AM

It's frightening there are people walking around thinking they have a "theme song." Can you say "delusional"?

What I find infinitely more frightening is that there are people out there, like yourself, who take themselves so damned seriously.

Take that branch out of your ass, dude. It's making you grumpy.

Posted by: Rykker at July 21, 2009 7:48 AM

"Watching The Detectives" by Elvis Costello

"Surf Rider" by The Lively Ones

Posted by: bubblegumshoe at July 21, 2009 8:15 AM

"Xpander" by Sasha

Posted by: Agent Scully at July 21, 2009 8:40 AM

Be (intro) - Common

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZw9nlvPZUg

Posted by: DJSoulglo at July 21, 2009 8:43 AM

'I Don't Know What It Is', by Rufus Wainwright

Posted by: Caspar at July 21, 2009 8:55 AM

"Neverending Math Equation" Sun Kil Moon version. Definitely.

Posted by: Blck rhino at July 21, 2009 8:56 AM

I'm shocked it hasn't already been said, but in all honestly:

The Verve - Bittersweet Symphony

This song never gets old, and it could probably be the theme song for many people, not just me.

Posted by: Colin at July 21, 2009 9:03 AM

I Wanna Be A Boss by Stan Ridgway.

Having perfected the art of flipping burgers and making fries, I'm ready for the next step...

Posted by: clocker at July 21, 2009 9:28 AM

I Love College-Asher Roth

I know it sounds silly, but like, i really can get a pizza slice for a dollar. it's crazy.

Posted by: buttercup at July 21, 2009 9:33 AM

Extraordinary Machine by Fiona Apple

Posted by: mak at July 21, 2009 9:36 AM

I'm Only Happy When it Rain --Garbage is the norm.

If I am in a good mood or trying to ignore people it is "White Christmas." I just start singing it when my kids have me at wits end.

Posted by: richmac at July 21, 2009 9:54 AM

"Ocean Size" by Jane's Addiction.

Posted by: Krishna at July 21, 2009 9:55 AM

For a While - Nina Simone (live at Ronnie Scott's)
Posted by: causaubon

This song kills me. Every time.

Posted by: jM at July 21, 2009 10:16 AM

Cowboy Dan by Modest Mouse

Posted by: Eva at July 21, 2009 10:22 AM

Either "Talking Shit about a Pretty Sunset" or "Shit Luck" by Modest Mouse. Actually, most of Modest Mouse's catalog, now that I think about it.

Posted by: Masha at July 21, 2009 10:44 AM

Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler) by Marvin Gaye.

Posted by: John W at July 21, 2009 10:50 AM

The Beast - Concrete Blonde
Half the man I used to be - Nirvana
Dear God - XTC

Posted by: CptCrckpot at July 21, 2009 11:03 AM

"Hunter" by Dido is always the first thing that comes to mind.

Posted by: jack at July 21, 2009 11:04 AM

"Under Pressure" -- Queen and David Bowie

Posted by: Rachel at July 21, 2009 11:05 AM

The first 60 seconds of "Live Wire" by AC/DC, its the jam.

Posted by: Victor at July 21, 2009 11:12 AM

Does Hugh Grant sing? He narrates my life like the Wonder Years...

Say it Aint So - Weezer

Posted by: Warren J at July 21, 2009 11:19 AM

Sinnerman, Nina Simone
Lust for Life, Iggy Pop

I'm not actually much of a sinner, and I'm definitely not a man. But that clapping instrumental in the middle always makes me want to be out in the world doing things.

I do have a lust for life.

Posted by: Codger at July 21, 2009 11:22 AM

Late and wrong am I. Since I'm old, we go old school. It has to be "Peace of Mind" by Boston. If I was a guy, I'd have to say "Ordinary Man" by Triumph.

Posted by: slower lower at July 21, 2009 11:26 AM

Boy, has that thing changed over the years. It bounced from "Won't Get Fooled Again" to "These Days" to "I Am a Patriot" to...lord knows how many changes it's gone through.
Today, I'm not even sure I have one. If I have to pick, it would be "Handlebars", by Flobots. I don't listen to the radio, so I haven't gotten sick of it like the rest of the world.

Posted by: Jim Doggie at July 21, 2009 11:29 AM

"Cherry Lips" by Garbage

It's also great for jogging.

Posted by: Kitty X at July 21, 2009 12:07 PM

Slower Lower, top notch on Ordinary Man, that is fantastic...few would confess any knowledge of the Rock-n-Roll Machine called Triumph. Now that I am not alone, almost anything off of Thunder 7 is good too.

Posted by: richmac at July 21, 2009 12:18 PM

Hmm...

"Layla - Piano Exit" - Derrick and the Dominos. I was transfixed by the longshot in "Goodfellas" that uses this music and...well it's kinda stuck with me ever since.

"It Don't Come Easy" - Ringo Starr. Time for a little honesty; I went through three major surgeries by the time I was 11 years old. When other 13 year old boys were growing hair and developing, I was still physically catching up. While I seem to have traded physical prowess for mental agility, school work was never easy for me either. Hence, "it don't come easy".

"My Secret Identity" - Ookla The Mok. For the inclinded, Ookla makes some of the best geek rock out there. "My Secret Identity" hit pretty close to home.

Posted by: Green Lantern at July 21, 2009 12:30 PM

Thunderstruck by AC/DC because I'm 5'0 and totally badass.

Posted by: Kiko at July 21, 2009 12:35 PM

@Rykker

Oh, okay. Guess I'm wrong then.

Posted by: chris at July 21, 2009 12:41 PM

"Ralph Wiggum" - Bloodhound Gang

I'm a pop sensation.

Posted by: TL at July 21, 2009 12:47 PM

"Hate to Say I Told You So," the Hives

Posted by: socalledonlycousins at July 21, 2009 12:54 PM

Heaven knows I'm miserable now - The Smiths

Because I am a moody bitch.

Posted by: Katie at July 21, 2009 12:57 PM

@Rykker

Oh, okay. Guess I'm wrong then.

Yes. Yes, you are. And a bit of a wanker, too. Because, seriously? 'Frightening'? Oh, no! There are people out there who identify strongly with pieces of music, feeling that they relate to their own lives! So much so that they can pick a single track to be the theme song in a completely hypothetical movie about themselves for the purposes of a fun but ultimately meaningless diversion on a website! Horrors! Run for the hills! And the children? Won't someone please think of the children?!

Posted by: lareigna at July 21, 2009 12:57 PM

All My Little Words - the Magnetic Fields

But only because Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now is so popular.
:D

Posted by: Kel at July 21, 2009 12:58 PM

I saw Triumph in a little theater in Albany in the early 80's, richmac. Holy shit, Ordinary Man and Magic Power brought down the house. I wore that cassete tape out. It was my first real concert. Very few have compared to it.

Posted by: slower lower at July 21, 2009 1:05 PM

If I only had a brain - Abbey Lincoln

It's really more of an ironic choice since I'll be Maples, PhD in 2 weeks. I like to think that my journey through academics is just a step in my lifetime pursuit of knowledge. If you listen to the lyrics you can see that the Scarecrow wants wisdom, not just a diploma.

Posted by: Maples at July 21, 2009 2:11 PM

Wild by Poe. All 9 minutes of it. It takes me a very long time to enter a room.

Posted by: Ryan at July 21, 2009 2:14 PM

The Reason by Hoobastank.

"I'm not a perfect person/there's many things I wish I didn't do/But I continue learning.."

I know it's kinda "pop tuney" but the whole song fits.

That or Shamrocks & Shenanigans by House of Pain. Yeah, I'm THAT Guinness swillin', Boondock Saints watchin', corned beef and cabbage if I'm gonna manage mick mfer...

Posted by: Antietam at July 21, 2009 2:17 PM

"Long Way Down" by Michael Penn. Fantastic song - sad and sarcastic. While I'm not terribly melancholic, the song just seems to fit the way I feel most days.

"Oh man, look what the cat drug in..."

Posted by: quelish at July 21, 2009 2:45 PM

"Beautiful World" -- Colin Hay

Though sometimes it really is "Dead Skunk in the Middle of the Road" -- Loudon Wainwright III

Posted by: pereka at July 21, 2009 2:53 PM

"Tired Wings" and "Nobody Said It Was Easy" by the Four Horseman are currently my theme songs for 2009, aka The Year of the Suck:

"Sometimes you gotta let your feelings show
Sometimes you gotta let those cold winds blow
Whose gonna pay the piper for the song he sings?
And who's gonna take some pity on my lonely tired wings??"

Posted by: maylai at July 21, 2009 3:27 PM

"Gypsy"- Fleetwood Mac and "Against the Wind"- Bob Seger.

I think it's cheating to have two theme songs but I can't choose between them and never will!

Posted by: tinmo at July 21, 2009 3:37 PM

If I had to choose one (there's probably about 5 for me) then it'd be:

Red House Painters - "Grace Cathedral Park"

Posted by: JapJay at July 21, 2009 3:53 PM

"That's The Way Of The World"- Earth,Wind & Fire.

Posted by: TheBlackMenace at July 21, 2009 4:38 PM

the beatles. day tripper.

my brother is here visiting...his theme song is:
the darkness. i believe in a thing called love.

Posted by: maxpurr9 at July 21, 2009 4:39 PM

Slower lower, I did not see them until the Sport of Kings tour and they were already starting to fracture. It was still a great show..but not as intimate as you were able to see.

Posted by: richmac at July 21, 2009 5:06 PM

The piano riffs from Sinnerman. Because it's instrumental, catchy, and on my signature instrument. Who needs lyrics when the music alone can capture and set the mood so perfectly?

(Runners-up: Gabriel's Oboe, Bach Street Prelude, or the Coach's Corner theme song)

Posted by: lordhelmet at July 21, 2009 5:15 PM

Closer - NIN

Posted by: erika at July 21, 2009 6:42 PM

"There she goes" - The La's

Posted by: Sian at July 22, 2009 12:20 AM

I'm late to the party but it'd have to be "If I Ever Leave this World Alive" by Flogging Molly as the opening mood setter.

Of course the dark montage of drinking in the middle would need to be set to "I See a Darkness" by Johnny Cash.

The sinking lower and lower while searching for a purpose should be set to "Learning How to Smile" by Everclear.

After I ride a nuke down out of the bomber, it should fade to black with "Bird on a Wire" by Leonard Cohen.

Posted by: Steven Lloyd Wilson at July 22, 2009 2:33 AM

You're so deep, SLW.